Daily Chats and Encouragements
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Mom is in hospice care at the hospital. She was quite active yesterday but just slept while we were there today. She wouldn't wake up, so we are sure that yesterday was her rally day and now it's just waiting until she goes home to be with Jesus. It's very hard to see her like this. She's lost so much weight her cheeks are sunken in. Makes me very sad to see her going through this, but I know that soon she will be able to sing praises to Jesus, something she has missed being able to do since she had her thyroid surgery! That makes me happy!
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Oh Marilyn! I'm so sorry your daughter is sick and praying for a complete recovery very soon...and as Kim said...praying that you and hubby don't go a round, even with mild symptoms.
Kim...you are so right...she couldn't handle and wouldn't want treatments. Prayers for her comfort and for strength and peace for you and Wade in the time ahead. God's love and mercy will see us all thru the sorrows that come and we know where we are going when we leave here.
Connie...prayers for you and Bill as well in this winter....as he head toward spring and warmer, more comfortable days.
Our cold front moved in last night and it's 22 right now with bitter winds. I need to take trash out again but it may just wait! Tho I could put a jacket on, I don't want to hit any ice patches or thaw my car to do it at the moment. I can wait for sunshine and 41.
I didn't get all my list done...so it carries over until I do. That day, I managed the dishwasher, trash out, vacuumed and cleaned the bathroom somewhat. My foot is still swollen and painful, back pain has been really bad and the right knee out since my stumble 2 weeks ago Monday. It was a year the 19th that I fell on the ice and injured this shoulder.
I had gotten some veggie/sauce blends from HEB. A new product being tested before the price jumps to $5.95 for a 2 cup container. So for 3 days, I've had some lovely veggies, chicken thighs and fish filets and no nuggets and tots. I have one more container to use today, tho I only used one sauce packet so far. The Pesto they had subbed...not a fan. The other is a garlic sauce but high sodium so not sure I'll use it...unless I add it to a pot of soup. BTW...nobody in their right mind would pay full price for this product!
I had maintenance come Monday to change 2 more bulbs for me. The LED bulb package says "lasts up to 18 years"....should say in small print..."as long as they stay in this package". LOL
I need coffee and then will see what things need to make my to do list for today. Be blessed Ladies...best where needed most today. Love and prayers for this new day God gave us.
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Bren, keep going a little at a time, but take care of yourself!
Kim - Your entire family is in our prayers. I know this is very difficult for you. Your Mom will be singing in heaven, but you will feel her loss here on earth.
I had a friend from high school that laid down in bed the other night with her husband to have their evening prayers and she just quit breathing. I ache for her family, but what a wonderful way to go - with prayers on her heart.0 -
Having a difficult time getting my oomph going. It's February a time of cold and snow and that closed in feeling. But I'll be successful if it kills me. I look in the mirror and have no idea if I look like I've lost 60 pounds or not. My tops tell me I have but my pants tell me a totally different story.0
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I always have the opposite issue. I am "busty" and it seems that doesn't change. You are doing great as long as the scales say so! Be encouraged.
I'm sure your winter is much worse than ours, but it seems like we are seeing snow almost every week. I am so looking forward to spring and a better weather outlook. We love to travel, but I know that my husband's health is fragile and there can't be long distance travel, but we are hoping for a few trips to Branson and maybe Mountain View, Arkansas (OLD music...over 100 years old). These are fairly easy trips for us, hopefully will work out.
We really need to get to Texas to see his family, but I just don't know how we can easily do it. If we go, we will be splitting up the trip down and back into two days each, then stopping in East Texas for one sister, and on to Houston area for the other sister. Probably back through East Texas on the way home. It would be a hard trip, so I just don't know... and a lot of one night hotel stays (it is much easier to stay a few nights in one spot).0 -
Connie, I know that with Mom's dementia, any kind of stressful situation or anything out of what she was used to would set her back, she would become more incoherent and anxious. I don't know if a trip like that would be "too much" for Bill and bring on more confusion. I understand with Alzheimer's, the patients like what's normal, what they are used to. I know more about dementia than I do Alzheimer's though, so I may be off point - just a thought.
We are keeping Mom in palliative care. The Care Coordinator called about moving her to a hospice center (which the one we have is very nice), but she is so frail, and we don't want a huge change like that to confuse her. She is getting incredible care where she is and it really can't be that much longer before she goes home to be with Jesus. It's farther for us, but we'll do that so she can get the best care possible. We spend an hour or two with her each morning, and the trip there and back takes us around three hours, so it really takes the whole morning to go and visit her - our joy and blessing!
Marilyn, how is your daughter doing??? How are you and your husband doing?0 -
Good morning ladies...I still have to ask myself what day it is on occasion. I am so looking forward to spring and consistent warmer, sunny days. I'm looking for my first robin already. We are supposed to have more freezing rain early today and I'm waiting for sunshine to do laundry and get trash out. That's supposed to happen by tomorrow at 58 and sunny skies...yippee!
I had the worst night I've had in a long time. So much pain, the foot being in spasm mode which jerked me awake every 3 minutes. A couple of times the stomach and back joined in the fray. I had tummy issues until midnight...got up for awhile. Then had nightmares once I went back to bed at 3 AM....I had injured the foot with my tumble, back on the 7th and it's been really swollen and troublesome, tho I've had a couple of glimpses of normality. I have an appointment with my PCP on Wednesday and hope to be feeling much better by then.
I did some broth last night, to be easy on my tummy...and tho the beef bullion was very yummy...it was very salty! I thought I had the Herb Ox no salt version but it's regular! Only the chicken is no salt. I have a jar of the Knorr tomato chicken which is regular as well and very good. I usually mix a bit with the chicken packet. I updated my meds list with my PCP to remove that pantoprazole but have been having quite a bit up upset without it. I've been using some of the Tums chews type stuff.
I need some coffee and I'll keep my To Do list light and bright today and focus more on self care as that's a priority at the moment.
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Oh dear, Bren! I hope tonight is much better. Good sleep helps a lot. Don't forget to ask your PCP to look at that foot, you could have damaged something in there for it to be so bad for so long. I went with Ranatidine for awhile, trying to get away from the proton pump inhibitors (acid reducers) because they rob you of nutrients, but then that was taken off the shelves and off the market so I'm on Famotidine right now. Like you, the acid just came back in spades when I went off of my stuff. Praise the Lord, the generic stuff didn't use to work but it does now, so I'm very happy with that.
Mom is hanging in there. We keep expecting her to go home to Jesus, but each day she is about the same, although she is losing a lot of weight. I wouldn't be surprised if she is down close to 100 lbs. She weighed a little more than 150 at Christmas! She is getting water off of a small sponge so she doesn't choke. She seems to enjoy getting her water that way. She bites the stem that the sponge is on and won't let go until she's sucked it dry! LOL! Seeing her like this is so hard. I know that she didn't want to leave this world like this, but the Lord knows the moment she is to go.
Well, we got some cold weather, in the 40's! We've had lots of flowers coming up and the trees are starting to bud. There are several of the flowering trees that have bloomed already, so I hope we don't get down so low they are affected! It's getting beautiful here. I miss the colors of Spring and Summer!
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Kim - still praying for your Mom, you and Wade. I know that none of this is easy.
Bren - Really outline all of the health issues that you are having before your PCP visit this week. They really need to help you get to the bottom of this so that you can get out of the pain and discomfort.
Today the weather is supposed to be delightful. I am ready for sunshine and warmer weather. Yesterday it was about 40 with sunshine and most of our snow is gone again....except for the huge piles from the snow plow. It seems like we finally get them all melted away and along come winter again. I said that it may be Memorial Day before these huge piles are gone, but I hope I exaggerated.0 -
We are looking for 62 and beautiful sunshine today and then 4 days in mid-high 70's. Makes me happy!
I'm up at 3 AM, getting some laundry done at last. I still have a lot of pain but the foot is better and the knee is quieter this morning. I have a grocery order to pick up at 9:00...and will clean the kitchen again and that will need to be enough today.
I got two more tack down spots yesterday, on my runner and need 4-5 more spots of tape to snug them all up. I use them to cover the worst spots on my carpet as it's 20 years old and the last time I paid to have it cleaned, was told it's really beyond cleaning anymore. I'm very pleased with the tape's performance, I just had to be up to the task of tack down. A piece or two every few days will still get it done.
I have 4 more loads of laundry to deal with. One run is all sheets and bath mats...and about half the sheets will be gifted. I have some that are not the deep pocket that fit my humongous mattress. I've read of using flats only and wish I'd considered that years back when I was uhm...stocking up to avoid doing laundry? I just bought 2 dozen wash cloths for that reason. Once I get caught up, it won't be such a huge task. I'll try to train myself....since nobody has shown up yet to do it for me.
I look forward to more paring down and clearing out in the time ahead. The Buy Nothing group is great! Admin is making some changes to our forum and we will have a prayer thread added! It's a great "meeting place"....and I am thankful for a way to bless others and make some friends along the way. I hope to feel up to playing eventually! LOL.....it's been awhile since I played with other people. Am I too old for that?
Wishing you all a blessed day....prayers for provision, protection and peace...sweet rest and comfort in our Savior.0 -
Thank y'all so much for your prayers. Mom went home to be with the Lord last night between 8-9 PM. We had been there for several hours during the afternoon with our Pastor and his wife and had left around 6:15. We knew that she could go at any time and just prayed that it would be in God's perfect time - and it was. We rejoice in her home-going and in her being strong and able to do things that she hadn't been able to do in many years - like sing and move freely without the fear of falling! We're doing well. God is very good!1
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Kim - It is a blessing to know that she is with Jesus, but there will be a hole in your lives for a while. Praying for you!0
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Continued prayers for you and Wade in the time ahead. I know Heaven rejoices at her arrival....and it's a blessing she knew such love and care from you guys before her home-going.
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Thank you so much for your prayers. There is a peace in my heart that can only come from Jesus.
Beautiful day today. I'm going to go take a walk as soon as I finish here! I like to do some of my Bible memorization while I'm walking - takes my mind off of how many steps I've done and hopefully will do more than I wanted to! LOL!
Exciting times we are living in. Come Lord Jesus!
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One thing that consoled me in my Mom's passing was the absolute knowing that God was with me...in all the details...and that many had walked this journey before me and many would come behind. A co-workers Mom passed away the very next day and a month later my friend Cissys's Mom passed. I'm so thankful for the memories made and the love shared in the time we had. Joy still comes in the morning!
Am praying more...many more...hearts turn towards God in these last days. We can't look to the bumbling, stumbling "leadership" of this world for direction. GOD is fully aware of all those details as well as the resident evil in man's heart.
Years ago, Kim, I read somewhere about making our exercise time a "sacrifice of praise" to God and I need to remember and practice that again. The less I do...the less I'll be able to do! Thanks for the reminder with your walking note. I will get out of my box today! (and out of my bed!)
I bought a swiffer mop finally. Just need to put it together and use it after I vacuum. With my 2 small spaces, that will be sufficient. It will be a month on the 7th, since my last "injury" that laid me out. I should be seeing more recovery soon.
I rescheduled my PCP appointment for the 14th as I've been hacking and snorting around for the past 3-4 days and just didn't want to go. That would require getting dressed and all you know.
Please pray for my friend Sharon. The new woman is another entitled, demeaning, demanding person, causing so much trouble with not doing invoicing, credit card input, making negative notes on our long term tenants, wanting to be the Matriarch of that location and Shaunie from the NW office is into Stonegate's business daily, as the original Matriarch. I rejoice that I made my exit when I did as ownership had "New Changes" in mind at that time...making Shaunie head of operations it seems. Pam has/shows no respect at all for Sharon's work/input, tattles on Chris if he's 5 minutes late, and the two together are making work life miserable. Shaunie remotely goes into the system, doubling up and questioning everything and making sure Sharon never doubts she's in charge! Sharon is 72, had hope of retiring this year or next...and needs prayer on the home front as well. My heart hurts for my precious friend.
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Quick update - as previously mentioned my daughter Priscilla got covid - she we retested for the 3rd time on Tuesday and this one came negative. That showed she was actually really sick for 21 days. Hubby and I have been tested 2x - both still positive but though hubby is positive he is now showing no symptons I am still having lots of symptons - have a call with the doctor tomorrow as it has been a horrible 14 days of lots of pain re my back and lots of headache. Need to figure out what to do with the back pain and I personally think covid has brought on a track of it hurting so bad - no pain meds during the day as at night I am now using a muscle relaxer so having to deal with the pain with out meds and just essential oils. Am hoping the doctor can give me a time frame before all of this will settle down as usually with the muscle relaxer after 2 nights taking it my back relaxed enough not to cause pain and I can go on with life. So far it looks like I am going to have 4 - 5 nights and this bothers me because I don't like taking the meds. But that is life.
Don't let anyone tell you that covid is just like having a bad cold - it is much worse but with being vaccinated I have been able to stay out of the hospital but where the covid is hitting in the body I now believe depends on your health issues - mind it went right to my back and to my sinus causing horrendous headaches.
But this too will end - am feeling better but still have a road of recovery.
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Oh no Marilyn! Praying for a speedy end to this current trial by fire. Sounds truly awful with the unmanaged, chronic pain.
I had a really bad GERD episode w/vomiting when I got up from my afternoon nap. I'll do the broth thing again for dinner. I swigged some Pepto...and will rest easy until bedtime.
I went to send my son some money and commissary packs and he was gone from the facility. I had no notice of his transfer to prison but after e-mailing the jail, got his current location and have tracked him down. Can't do a package thing at the moment but sent him some money and have his stats and address. He was transferred Feb. 11th and release date is 6/15/41. So most likely I will never see him again. It's already been 25 years since I left Alabama and moved back home to Texas. The world (and our prisons) are filled to overflow with folks just like him...lost, in pain and in dire need of Jesus.0 -
Bren- my heart goes out to you! Praying for your son.1
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Thank you Connie. Prayer is always needed and so appreciated. When I came home in 1996, I gave him the option of coming with me and he chose to stay. He has two kids and has been apart from them for 3 years or so. As many as there are, there are hearts broken, lives shattered and hope lost without our Savior.
I managed a day...ONE so far without the horrid reflux issues. Thanking God. I do need to investigate the safe foods list and put some effort into adherence to a plan of action. I know some things I will not be compliant with but I can reduce the amounts I use...and save a little misery perhaps?
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Marilyn, I hope you are feeling better by this time! So glad your daughter and hubby are doing better!
Bren, I pray that you are feeling better too. Keep this appointment!
Mom's funeral was yesterday. It was beautiful. Wade officiated and he did an awesome job. He read a eulogy from his younger brother who wasn't able to travel and from our pastor as well as adding his own eulogy. So beautiful. He read a passage and said a prayer at the grave side, and we talked for a bit with family before heading home. A family from our church here was able to be there. The two young girls (9 and 12) were very close to Mom, played games with her and sang to her or would just sit with her and hold her hand. So special. They each place flowers on her casket at the graveside, along with the pall bearers leaving their boutineers on her casket. That was a special moment. We had to identify her before the casket was closed, that was difficult. I just wanted to give her a hug, or see her take a breath - but then, I wouldn't wish her back here for anything this world has to offer. She is whole, strong physically and mentally, and is praising God in song! Yeah, Mom! She got to see Jesus first, and her body back with her soul will come out of her grave with Dad on the day Jesus calls us in the rapture before we get to go and meet Him in the air - how awesome is that?? God is so very good!
Kind of crazy weather here this week. We have rain chances every day and it will be getting chillier after having had temps in the 70's. I am going to begin my healthier eating tomorrow (got snacks I need to finish so temptation is out of the way) which will be a 1000-1200 calorie diet, low carb/high protein. Lord willing we will lose some weight with that.0 -
@Restfinder - so sorry to hear about your mom passing - know that I will be praying for you and your family during this time of grieving
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Thank you, Marilyn. I am doing surprisingly well. I have moments, but overall I am just so happy for Mom that it's hard to be sad for myself. She has met Jesus face to face, she has been able to see her husband and oldest son again, and maybe even our precious dogs that I like to believe got to be in heaven! LOL! And she is strong, vital, and able to sing to her heart's content!
Chilly today so I will probably just do an inside walk. Lots to do going through all of Mom's things but I make time to be with the Lord and the do my exercising. I did start the day off eating well, but grumbles in my tummy gave me an excuse to eat some pretzels last night! Wade doesn't like to listen to my stomach gurgling when he's trying to sleep - so it was for him! (LOL!)0 -
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AARG. I am totally tired of snow. We don't usually have all that much snow here, but it seems like we are seeing it every Thursday. We got about 2 5 inches today with more tonight. I am hoping this is the end of it for this winter.0
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Wow, Kim...that service sounds so beautiful and Wade officiating...what an awesome home going she had! My Mom was a singer too....Just the memories make my heart smile.
I will...keep the appt. Monday. This week, my right foot is swollen and really painful but it will be OK. I have been resting a lot and enjoying it. My pain is relieved in rest a great deal.
Our temps have wild swings here. It's 28 this morning with snow expected. I'm hoping we don't get that. Then back up to the 60-70's range. Hooya! I saw on the news that there is talk of doing away with the time change thing.
I'm in FB jail...again. Third offense so "punishment " is harsher...2 days, NO posting, 6 days no group posts and 29 days of my group posts being sent to the bottom of the cue. Wonder what they'd do if I said what I REALLY thought? They will allow vile videos of 6-8 thugs attacking a woman in a wheelchair for trying to stop them from leaving with stolen goods, saying she was stabbing them...what? They couldn't get away from her? SO...while that is allowed...my opinion is not. I need to scroll quickly by....keep my opinions to myself or delete from MY feed, as many of those evil things as I can. Bren-Duh needs to find other means to entertain herself.
It's coffee time...and then I'll set my to-do list and get after it. Blessings to all...
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It is getting harder and harder to promote righteousness and godliness these days. People don't want to hear what Jesus would do or say - how incredibly sad but not surprising. Jesus told us their love would grow cold and it has.0
